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DCM2160B
This Black+Decker 12-cup drip coffee maker has:
  • auto-shutoff
  • a measured capacity of 63 oz.
  • a cupcake-type filter.
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Description
This Black+Decker 12-cup drip coffee maker has:
  • auto-shutoff
  • a measured capacity of 63 oz.
  • a cupcake-type filter.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.
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OWNER SURVEYS

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Predicted Reliability
 /  5
Owner Satisfaction
 /  5
Brew performance
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Ease of cleaning
 /  5
Carafe handling
 /  5
Convenience
 /  5
Color
 /  5
Brew time
 /  5

CR's Feedback

A number of our user reviews cited several issues, including coffee overflowing from the basket or dribbling from the carafe, a bad taste from the machine, and partial or complete breakage. We experienced no reliability issues during testing but advise that you run a complete brew cycle with water alone before brewing coffee. (We summarize negative experiences for high-scoring models with at least 10 user reviews.)

Detailed Test Results

BREW PERFORMANCE: Fell short of recommended guidelines of 195°F or more, maintained for five or six minutes. CONVENIENCE: Especially convenient to use, based on how easy it was to understand the controls, fill the reservoir, insert the filter, gauge the amount of remaining coffee, and clean the machine. CARAFE HANDLING: The carafe was especially easy to use, based on how comfortable we found its handle, whether it dripped while pouring, its overall balance when full, and how hard it was to empty.

About

The Black+Decker DCM2160B is part of the Coffee Makers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Drip Coffee Maker models like the DCM2160B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew performance: A high score means the coffee maker brews at an optimal temperature and gets the most flavor from your coffee.

Ease of use: A high score means the coffee maker is easy to operate. A top-scoring model typically has clear controls, an easy to fill reservoir, and helpful features for everyday use.

Ease of cleaning: A high score means the coffee maker’s parts are easy to clean. A top-scoring model typically has a carafe, basket, and sprayheads that are easier to wash or wipe down.

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